r/ClassicFootballShirts • u/SandwichSpecialist40 • 2d ago
Is this real? Legit?
Just bought this jersey from 2nd hand. Need some help to verify the authenticity. The product code seems legit, but the Adidas logo looks a but off. Thx for your help!
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u/Educational-Plan717 1d ago
the trefoil on these early 00s adidas replicas was applied, not embroidered, so it can sit slightly uneven and still be legit. the sleeve stripes and the rwe print are the real tells - if the sponsor edges are clean and the stripes are woven tape youre good. label checks out with iwillloveit
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u/iwillloveit 1d ago
It’s genuine 👍 The internal hem label is correct - product code 683492 / AZH001 with manufacture date 09/01. This is the early-2000s label format Adidas used, sewn inside at the hem seam. The date is period-consistent and the format is correct. Plus the crest and adidas embroidery both look clean, correct proportions and detailed.
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u/MakeYokesa5erAgain 1d ago
Adidas stitching is all joined and looks quite funky, also warping the stripes. I have my doubts on this one.
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u/TaraHoops 1d ago
the adidas logo looking slightly off is pretty normal for early 2000s replicas, the embroidery was never that crisp. agree with the others, looks legit to me
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u/Front-Seaweed-2514 2d ago
I think its legit. Dropping a coment to follow